Beaver Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season as of May 15. The campground operates May 15 through November 30. Access roads (Road #38 mileposts 37-53 and all of Road #568) are closed December 1 through May 14 for winter wildlife protection. First-come, first-served only. 14-day stay limit. Food storage order in effect.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/10/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls are Very Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Libby and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Cut Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Malta and Missoula are Moderate. When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Beaver Creek Campground is a free, primitive camping area nestled in an old-growth forest stand along the Spotted Bear River in the remote backcountry of Flathead National Forest. The four campsites sit less than 100 feet from the river, making it an ideal base for fishing in summer or hunting in late fall. The campground sees moderate use but typically has availability mid-week. The campground offers basic amenities: each site has a table and metal fire ring, and there is an accessible vault toilet. There is no potable water; river water must be treated before consumption. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out rules apply as there is no garbage service. A food storage order is in effect requiring all food, garbage, and attractants be secured from bears. Stock users frequent Beaver Creek as a staging area when the Silvertip Trailhead is seasonally closed. Facilities include a stock unloading ramp, hitchrails, and feed bunks. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. This is an extremely remote location with no cell phone service; the nearest phone, gas, and supplies are 63 miles north in Hungry Horse.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for 0.5 miles to East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (south) onto Road #38, passing through Martin City. After 2 miles the pavement ends; continue on the gravel road for 54 miles to Spotted Bear River Road #568. Turn left (east) onto Road #568 and drive 9 miles. Beaver Creek Campground is on the right (south) side of the road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 758-5376 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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